The earliest ever known cultivation of olives came from Crete in 3500 B.C. in the ancient Minoan times. It didn’t take too long before cultivation of this olive tree became a little bit more organized .After some time, it turned out to be a major component of this island’s economy. Almost at the same time, Cretans saw the need to begin exporting this olive oil to the mainland of Greece, Asian Minor and also North Africa. Quickly, Greece picked up on this cultivation the olive oil and tree became synonymous for Greek cooking as the centuries swept by and by.

When you arrive in Greece, Charter a yacht. Corfu will guide you throughout the yachting and then venture off into the awesome Island of Paros. Whilst in Paros make sure you visit the unique Pension. Owners offer guests opportunities to press the olive oil themselves. Guests also take part in gathering the olives, making them for pressing, as well as extracting oil using old and traditional processes. Once you are done with pressing, the owners will then open the big central kitchen in the centre of a ten-room guesthouse and guide you on how to easily cook with fresh olive oil that you pressed. Guests also get to enjoy excursions to the best of the restaurants and local Paros taverns for in-depth explorations of the genuine art of Greek cooking. This mostly happens in November and December.

Olives found in Corfu are reaped from November to April 6-8 months after the appearance of Greece’s spring blossoms. With their mild winters as well as long, hot summers, Corfu, possesses the best climate for these olive trees to grow, mature and fruit. In other places, these olives are beaten from trees using poles and then caught up using large nets. Nowadays, most olive farmers make use of current machinery in harvesting the olives, including branch and trunk shakers. Despite this, some Corfu olive growers pick those that fall naturally onto the ground. Or, they are helped by rain and wind. Once olives are collected, they are taken immediately for pressing. If they aren’t pressed there and then, they begin oxidizing and end up fermenting. Several years ago, this crushing process was majorly done using hands, a spherical stone and basins.

Today, applying the same technique, olives are easily and quickly crushed by machines such as the stainless steel grindstone. Then, the oil is filtered from the paste by way of centrifugation-spinning the paste very quickly. Overlooking the scenic bay of Agni, you see the Agni Olive Press. This one occupies the part at the top of a former agricultural structure.

This villa is unique and was transformed by the owner’s sure touch, Giuseppe, into a great enchanted getaway. This must probably be among the most charming houses all over Corfu. It is full of character, life, chic with a skilful blend of both new and old. Most of these features of old olive pressing have all been included into the building with vaulted bricks, openings, stone wall and millstones placed to act as tables. A broad paved road then catches the beautiful rays of the sun for the rest of the day and ends up looking down to the olive trees, the sea as well as the mainland adjacent. Beneath this Olive Press, and somehow separate, is the Giuseppe’s Retreat. This is where Giuseppe himself used to spend most of his summers.

Greece is one stop point for most tourists from several countries worldwide. This country in widely known to have beautiful blue skies as well as sprawling beautiful beaches. Talk of monuments, Greek is home the world’s most popular.

Greece is a nation set close to the Balkan Peninsula, South of Europe. It is a perfect spot to visit during days off work or holiday. It has over 300 islands which since time immemorial have magnetized visitors who have had the chance to tour them. Today, Greece it toured by millions of tourists which therefore enhances and strengthens the country’s economy.

Monuments of Greece

1. Olympia:

Olympia stands on a plain in Peloponnese close to the sea known as Ionian. A temple was constructed way back around 470 B.C. This temple, at one point in time hosted a massive statue of the Greek god Zeus. This statue was made from Ivory, bronze and given a last touch of gold. This statue was later destroyed and was previously one of the seven wonders from the Ancient World. Another of the temple that was constructed at Olympia focused on Zeus’s wife Hera; nowadays it’s in where the Olympic flame is lit whenever there is a new game.

2. Delphi:

Another monument is Delphi at the foot of Mount Parnassos. It was always a sacred place for the earth-goddess known as Gaia and was under tough guard with a monstrous python.In the 8th century B.C., this place was central for Apollo’s cult, and temples were constructed for Apollo at Delphi as well as the goddess Athena. But today, Delphi is most probably widely known due to the fact that it hosted the Delphic Oracle, who was a priestess also called Pythia.

3. The Acropolis of Athens:

Despite how many times you have had to tour this temple of 1000s of years old, you won’t ever get tired of planning yet another visit. The great monument from the Acropolis of Athens, Karamejkos and the Temple of Olympian Zeus monuments are all treasure from the old Athens. Athen’s Acropolis is an awesome rocky projection that dominates the present day Athens not forgetting the Ilissos river valley. Majority of these temples were built under the orders from Pericles an Athenian statesman during the late 5th century. This period was known as the Golden Chronological Age of Greek civilization.

4. The Mycenae fortress:

The old town of Mycenae can be said to be definitely an archaeological park that has seen flocks of people each year. It has lion gate marks at the entry towards the old citadel of Mycenae. Probably, this is the most adored monument of Greek’s civilization. The citadel is also encompassed by fortified walls constructed from large stone masonry.

5. The Epidaurus Theatre:

This theatre is used today as the major attraction spot at Epidaurus. There are also some ruins that are still standing like sports stadia, baths and the great Temple of Asclepius. Epidaurus theater is still being used today having been uncovered in the 1800s.It is one of the monuments considered as perfect acoustics.

This great Greek offering of historical monuments offer magical experiences that made memorable through this country’s love of life, with more genuine hospitality that helps create certainly unforgettable experiences.

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